India Women Clinch ODI Tri-Series Final with Smriti Mandhana's Century and Dominant Bowling Display
(Fancode)
In a thrilling finale at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on May 11, 2025, the India Women's cricket team showcased a commanding performance to defeat Sri Lanka Women by 103 runs, securing the Women's ODI Tri-Series title. The match was highlighted by Smriti Mandhana's scintillating century and a disciplined bowling attack that dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup.(Fancode)
Match Overview
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Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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Date: May 11, 2025
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Toss: India Women won the toss and elected to bat
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Result: India Women won by 103 runs (Fancode)
India Women's Innings: A Batting Masterclass
Opting to bat first, India Women posted a formidable total of 342/7 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by opener Smriti Mandhana, who delivered a masterclass in batting with a brilliant 116 off 101 balls, including 15 boundaries and 2 sixes. Mandhana's innings laid a solid foundation for the team, allowing the middle order to capitalize.(Fancode)
Harleen Deol complemented Mandhana's effort with a composed 47, while Jemimah Rodrigues added a valuable 44 runs. The lower order contributed with quick runs, propelling the team to a challenging total.(Hindustan Times)
Top Performers:
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Smriti Mandhana: 116 (101 balls)
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Harleen Deol: 47 (56 balls)
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Jemimah Rodrigues: 44 (35 balls) (Reuters, Cricbuzz, Cricbuzz)
Sri Lanka Bowling Highlights:
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Sugandika Kumari: 2 wickets for 59 runs
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Dewmi Vihanga: 2 wickets for 61 runs (Cricbuzz)
Sri Lanka Women's Chase: A Struggle Against Precision Bowling
Chasing a daunting target of 343, Sri Lanka Women faced early setbacks, losing opener Hasini Perera for a duck in the first over. Captain Chamari Athapaththu tried to stabilize the innings with a fighting 51, but the Indian bowlers maintained pressure throughout.(Hindustan Times, Cricbuzz)
Amanjot Kaur was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 54 runs, while Sneh Rana provided crucial breakthroughs with her 2 wickets. Sri Lanka's innings concluded at 239/7 in 45.4 overs, falling short by 103 runs.(Cricbuzz)
Top Performers:
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Chamari Athapaththu: 51 (60 balls)
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Vishmi Gunaratne: 36 (41 balls) (ESPN Cricinfo)
India Bowling Highlights:
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Amanjot Kaur: 3 wickets for 54 runs
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Sneh Rana: 2 wickets for 36 runs
Key Moments
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Mandhana's Century: Smriti Mandhana's 11th ODI century set the tone for India's innings, showcasing her class and consistency at the top order.(Hindustan Times)
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Early Breakthroughs: Amanjot Kaur's early wickets disrupted Sri Lanka's chase, putting them on the back foot from the outset.(Hindustan Times)
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Middle Order Collapse: Sri Lanka's middle order struggled to build partnerships, leading to a steady fall of wickets under pressure.
Conclusion
India Women's comprehensive victory in the final underscores their dominance in the ODI format and highlights the depth and talent within the squad. Smriti Mandhana's exceptional batting, combined with a cohesive bowling performance, proved decisive in clinching the title. Sri Lanka Women, despite showing moments of resilience, were unable to match the intensity and execution displayed by the Indian team.
This triumph adds another feather to India's cap in women's cricket and sets a positive tone for upcoming international fixtures.
For detailed scorecards and match statistics, refer to the official sources:
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